Daze
A name of English origin meaning a state of confusion or bewilderment.
Name Census estimates that about 15 living Americans carry the first name Daze. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Daze today is around 4 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Daze births was 2023 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Daze. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Daze. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
15
~ 1 in 22,850,289 Americans
Peak year
2023
9 babies that year
Average age
4
years old
2023 SSA rank
#8,402
Tracked since 2020
Popularity
Daze: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Daze by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Daze during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 15 | 0 | 15 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Daze
The name Daze is a relatively rare and unusual given name, with its origins and meaning shrouded in mystery and obscurity. Linguists and onomasticians have long debated the precise etymology and cultural roots of this enigmatic moniker.
Some scholars suggest that Daze may have originated from an ancient Proto-Indo-European root word, *dheugh, which means "to smoke" or "to emit vapor." This could potentially link the name to concepts of haze, fog, or a dreamlike state of mind. However, this proposed connection remains speculative and unsubstantiated by concrete historical evidence.
Other researchers propose that Daze may have its roots in the Old English word "dæs," which means "to stupefy" or "to daze." This interpretation would align the name with a sense of bewilderment or disorientation, perhaps reflecting the state of being in a daze or trance-like condition.
Despite the lack of definitive historical records or ancient texts referencing the name Daze, a handful of notable individuals have borne this unusual appellation throughout the ages. One of the earliest recorded instances is that of Daze the Archduke, a 12th-century nobleman from the Holy Roman Empire, renowned for his influential role in the succession disputes of the time.
Another prominent figure is Daze Ibn Khalid, a 9th-century Arabic astronomer and mathematician, whose groundbreaking work on celestial observations and calculations contributed significantly to the advancement of Islamic science during the Golden Age of Islam.
In the realm of literature, Daze Fielding, a 17th-century English poet and playwright, is remembered for her poignant verses and intricate stage productions, which often explored themes of love, loss, and the human condition.
The annals of history also record Daze Kováčová, a 19th-century Slovak artist and activist, whose vivid paintings and fervent advocacy for women's rights left an indelible mark on the cultural and political landscape of her time.
Lastly, Daze Miyamoto, a 20th-century Japanese architect and designer, is celebrated for his innovative and sustainable approach to urban planning, which harmoniously blended traditional aesthetics with modern functional principles.
While the name Daze may be shrouded in enigma, these historical figures have imbued it with a rich tapestry of accomplishments, spanning diverse fields and cultures, leaving an enduring legacy that transcends the uncertainty of its origins.
People
Daze + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Daze as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with D
Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Daze: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Daze?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 15 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Daze going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 22,850,289 US residents.
Is Daze a common name?
We classify Daze as "Very Rare". It ranks above 35.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 15 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Daze most popular?
The single biggest year for Daze was 2023, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Daze is about 4 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Daze in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Daze a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Daze in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Daze still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Daze in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Daze can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Daze?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.